Rudi Bauer & Christine Regitz

Putting People at the Center: Women in Tech and the Future of Work

When a woman expresses self-doubt, she isn't showing inability. She's requesting reassurance. This leadership insight is key to retaining top female talent.

Putting People at the Center: Women in Tech and the Future of Work
#1about 2 minutes

The slow progress of women in technology roles

Despite decades of discussion, the percentage of women in tech has barely increased, especially in Central European countries.

#2about 3 minutes

Why some countries have more women in STEM fields

Cultural and economic factors, such as historical work requirements in Eastern Europe or the perception of tech as a path to a better life in India, lead to higher female participation in STEM.

#3about 3 minutes

Engaging girls in technology from an early age

The lack of mandatory and creative computer science education in early schooling is a key reason why girls lose interest in technology during their teenage years.

#4about 6 minutes

Attracting women to tech by focusing on purpose

Women are often motivated by a desire to solve meaningful human problems, so framing tech roles around purpose and teamwork is more effective than focusing on purely technical challenges.

#5about 3 minutes

Why women leave technology jobs mid-career

Women often leave tech roles mid-career due to non-inclusive team cultures, communication style clashes, and feeling unheard in male-dominated environments.

#6about 5 minutes

How leaders can build confidence in female talent

Leaders can support and retain women by providing direct encouragement and reassurance, as hesitation often signals self-doubt rather than a lack of capability or interest.

#7about 6 minutes

The role of human oversight in the age of AI

AI is a powerful tool but still requires human validation, critical thinking, and creativity, as it is an algorithm that follows instructions without true understanding or serendipity.

#8about 5 minutes

The business impact of building diverse tech teams

Diverse and heterogeneous teams significantly improve business outcomes, but this requires a deliberate investment in team building to ensure mutual respect and effective collaboration.

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